Announces decision to implement Alternative 2 of the project EA, providing for an economic and affordable means of controlling competing vegetation so that planted ponderosa pine seedlings can become established after the deforestation by the 18-Fire. Includes carrying out up to two applications of a pelletized formulation of the herbicide hexazinone over the next five years within a 3-5 foot radius of seedlings.

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Proposes to provide for an economical and affordable means of controlling competing vegetation so that planted ponderosa pine seedlings can become established after the deforestation caused by the 18-Fire. Includes carrying out up to two applications of a pelletized formulation of the herbicide hexazinone over the next five years within a 3-5 foot radius of seedlings.

Proposes to provide for an economical and affordable means of controlling competing competition so that planted ponderosa pine seedlings can become established after the deforestation caused by the 18-Fire. Includes carrying out up to two applications of a pelletized formulation of the herbicide hexazinone over the next five years within a 3-5 foot radius of seedlings.

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Describes the effects of implementing 3 alternatives for the recovery of Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District lands that burned 3810 acres in the 18 Fire of 2003. Seeks to recover commercial value, expedite the establishment and restoration of a dry ponderosa pine forest following a stand replacing fire, and reduce future fuel loadings to lessen the political effects of future fire behavior potential. Includes salvage harvesting, fuels reduction, conifer planting, and road closing and decommissioning.

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Describes the effects of implementing 3 alternatives for the recovery of Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District lands that burned 3810 acres in the 18 Fire of 2003. Seeks to recover commercial value, expedite the establishment and restoration of a dry ponderosa pine forest following a stand replacing fire, and reduce future fuel loadings to lessen the potential effects of future fire behavior potential. Includes salvage harvesting, fuels reduction, conifer planting, and road closing and decommissioning.

Announces decision to implement Alternative 3 of project EA, improving and protecting deer winter range by reducing the risk of insect outbreaks, the spread of disease pathogens and high intensity wildfire that could further jeopardize critical deer habitat, which is lacking desirable vegetative shrub and tree composition and structure, and is substantially fragmented by roads. Thinning and fuel treatments include non-commercial thinning of conifers, mowing shrubs, underburning, burning under late and old structure ponderosa pine, and juniper removal with clumps of old-growth juniper left behind.

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Proposes to improve and protect deer winter range by reducing the risk of insect outbreaks, the spread of disease pathogens and high intensity wildfire that could further jeopardize critical deer habitat, which presently lacks desirable vegetative shrub and tree composition and structure, and is substantially fragmented by roads. Thinning and fuel treatments include non-commercial thinning of conifers, mowing shrubs, underburning, burning under late and old structure ponderosa pine, and juniper removal with clumps of old-growth juniper left behind.

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Proposes to improve and protect deer winter range by reducing the risk of insect outbreaks, the spread of disease pathogens and high intensity wildfire that could further jeopardize critical deer habitat, which is lacking desirable vegetative shrub and tree composition and structure, and is substantially fragmented by roads. Thinning and fuel treatments include non-commercial thinning of conifers, mowing shrubs, underburning, burning under late and old structure ponderosa pine, and juniper removal with clumps of old-growth juniper left behind.

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Announces categorical exclusion of project replacing old toilet with a new barrier-free, wheelchair-accessible double toilet, which will meet the needs of a high-use trailhead, as well as current technology.

Announces decision to issue a special use permit to BPA to construct a 140-foot communications tower within the existing BPA LaPine Substation. BPA will construct the tower and mount two microwave antennae onto the tower within the existing substation yard, operate and maintain it.

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Announces categorical exclusion of project replacing the 4-foot wide Bridge Creek bridge, which broke in the middle under heavy snow with a single log stringer bridge with handrails. Also includes replacing the aging Spring Creek bridge with one naturally armored to protect the riparian area, and which will allow for a single log stringer bridge with no handrail due to the minimal height above the water.

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Proposes to reconstruct 34 miles of existing trail, relocate approximately 2 trail miles that are located in areas of soil and erosion concern, construct about 3 miles of new mostly mountain bike trail, and provide signs that are semi-primitive in style and placed in conspicuous and key locations. Includes removing excess soil, obliterating abandoned trail, installing drainage structures, clearing brush, and removing fallen trees.

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Proposes to expand campground facilities at Rock Creek and Gull Point campgrounds. Includes constructing campsite access roads, new campsites and associated facilities, camp spurs, water lines and faucets, toilet buildings, and a new boat ramp and parking area at Rock Creek.

Proposes to respond to problematic conditions for the area surrounding Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs such as high stand densities, insect and disease infestations, and shifts in species compositions within the dry forest types, as well as to problems from recreational activities such as dispersed camping that cause loss of vegetation, soil compaction, erosion and inappropriate disposal of human waste. Actions include commercial thinning, dwarf mistletoe removal, salvage harvesting on diseased and insect-damaged trees on 230 acres, mechanical treatment of shrubs and prescribed fire to reduce risk of wildfire. Also includes boat ramp reconstruction, prohibition of pit toilets within 150 feet of the high water mark of either reservoir, closure and rehabilitation of 15 dispersed camping sites, and reconstruction, improvement and closing of various roads.

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Proposes to respond to problematic conditions in the area surrounding Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs such as high stand densities, insect and disease infestations, and shifts in species compositions within the dry forest types, as well as to problems from recreational activities such as dispersed camping that cause loss of vegetation, soil compaction, erosions, and inappropriate disposal of human waste. Actions include commercial thinning, dwarf mistletoe removal, salvage harvesting on diseased and insect-damaged trees on 230 acres, mechanical treatment of shrubs and prescribed fire to reduce risk of wildfire. Also includes boat ramp reconstruction, prohibition of pit toilets within 150 feet of the high water mark of either reservoir, closure and rehabilitation of 15 dispersed camping sites, and reconstruction, improvement and closing of various roads.

Description:

93 pp. Tables, illus.
Location is in the area surrounding Crane Prairie and Wickiup Reservoirs. The
area includes major portions of Charlton and Browns subwatersheds with smaller segments in Dilman,
Fall, Snow and Wickiup. The analysis is called Charlie Brown for the largest subwatersheds.
Captured May 22, 2007.

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Proposes to authorize the grazing of domestic livestock, cattle, in the Sand Springs, Quartz Mountain, and Cabin Lake Allotments by issuing new 10-year term permits starting with the 2007 grazing season and ending with the 2016 season. The Quartz Mountain and Cabin Lake Allotments would be grazed using a rest rotation system, whereas protection of the pumice grape fern in the Sand Springs Allotment will necessitate grazing with a deferred rest rotation.

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Proposes to authorize the grazing of domestic livestock, cattle, in the Sand Springs, Quartz Mountain, and Cabin Lake Allotments by issuing new 10-year term permits starting with the 2007 grazing season and ending with the 2016 season. The Quartz Mountain and Cabin Lake Allotments would be grazed using a rest rotation system, whereas protection of the pumice grape fern in the Sand Springs Allotment will necessitate grazing under a deferred rest rotation.

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Announces decision to proceed with thinning project for improved nesting and roosting habitat for bald eagles, white-headed woodpeckers and ospreys while reducing crown fire susceptibility and fire behavior near the caretaker cabin and gauging facilities for Crane Prairie Dam. Includes cutting and removing all lodgepole pine larger than 4 inches (dbh), all dead down lodgepole pine and all white fir between 4 and 16 inches (dbh) on an estimated 70 acres followed by noncommercial thinning and underburning.